{n.} 1. A man or woman who goes with an army, not to fight but to sell something. * /Nowadays camp followers are not allowed as they were long ago./ 2. A person who goes with a famous or powerful person or group in hope of profit. * /A man who runs for president has many camp followers./
CAMP FOLLOWER
Meaning of CAMP FOLLOWER in English
Dictionary of English idioms . Словарь английских идиом. 2012